Mental Health Courses

In this course, you will learn about the concepts of cognitive behavioural therapy, enhance your understanding of this model and apply the evidence based counselling intervention of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). The course will present an overview of the model; examine key concepts; outline the therapeutic process, including goals and the therapist's function and roles; and explore the application of the cognitive behavioural model.

The course will focus on helping you increase your understanding of the
diagnostic criteria, etiology, symptoms and interventions for mood
disorders. You will use a variety of print and Internet resources to assist you in working with persons with mood disorders.

You will enhance your knowledge of how to provide a more thorough
psychosocial assessment in psychiatric-mental health nursing. Using a
variety of print and Internet resources, you will review communication
techniques and further develop your understanding of the assessment of a wide range of areas in mental status assessment (including affect, behaviour, cognitive functions, thought processes and culture, and spirituality).

You will increase your knowledge of the therapeutic relationship using a
variety of print and internet resources. You will study an overview of the
therapeutic relationship and examine the process of communication and
related therapeutic communication techniques. You will also explore
responsive and action dimensions used in the therapeutic relationship.

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